Leslie for male?

Question

Yeah, I know...it's for a girl.
But back when, it was a boy name...and I like it that way.

So, what do you think about Jack Leslie?
Yes, for a boy.

Answer 1

Usually I don't care for what's typically a "girl" name being used for a boy, but since it's a middle name it would be fine. Look at Leslie Nielsen... half the time I forget he has a "girl" name.... I have a male cousin named Ashley, and he never had any problems.... Now if you want to use a name like Nancy or Emma, that's a problem!



I got a ton of sh** from people because I l like the name Garrett for a girl.... There's nothing wrong with a name being used for the opposite sex - it didn't hurt Glenn Close's acting career, now did it?

Answer 2

I knew a boy with that name, his was spelled Lesley and he went by Les. I never thought of it as a girly name, but I do like the way he spelled it better. More girls spell it Leslie. I like the name Jack Leslie/Lesley, it is a strong name and Jack is in no way feminine.



By the way, even though it was a while ago, he was never made fun of for it or had any problems. People always say that, but kids could get made fun of for any name, they are creative. I wouldn't worry about that unless you are considering a very off the wall name.

Answer 3

It's better for a girl. Also the name Jack Leslie doesn't flow. Good luck and congrats!

Answer 4

Yes my wife's name is Leslie she was named after Leslie Neilson who was serious actor before his claim to fame on the Police Files

Answer 5

umm lie like the name jack but not leslie for a middle name for a boy wehn he gets older the boys in his schpol would probably make fun of him alot no offense at all

Answer 6

I'm not crazy about it as a first name, but I think it works with Jack. Plus, everyone gets so wrapped up in the middle name, but most people will never know the difference.

Answer 7

My gradma named my uncle Leslie after Leslie Nielson the actor and he HATES it because some people mistakenly pronounce it Lezzzlie.

Answer 8

Its fine cause i know this celebrity with the name of Ryan Leslie and it sounds fine.

Answer 9

There are lots of male Leslie's out there. It 's an "ambidextrous" name.

Like Robin/Robyn; Bobby/Bobbie etc.

Don't stick with boring convention.

Go for it.

Leslie Crowther certainly didn't find his name a handicap.

Answer 10

I like the spelling Leslei/Lesley for a boy



I think its a good name ive met a couple males with this name,not strange to me..but i like unique names.

I dont like the name jack...but Lesley is a good first name.

Answer 11

In all honesty, when I read your question heading "Leslie for male?," well... I was like, oh no! But, after hearing Jack Leslie... I have to admit, I like it! It caught me by surprise, but really, I think it's great. Thanks for opening up my eyes! :o) And, congrats!

Answer 12

It is just like the name Ashlie... They both can be used for a boy or girl... I do like Jack Leslie for your boy...

Answer 13

I really like it. I'm all-for reclaiming male names -- one of my favorites boys' names is Lindsay. It's good that you're just using it as his middle name, so no one needs to know during the teasing stage.

Answer 14

since it's the middle name its ok. you don't really hear it that ofter. just remember hes the one that has to live with it....there are leslies out there that are boys though....a famous one is leslie neilson....just go with what you like.

Answer 15

how about Jack Doodly lol just kiddin Jack Lesley is fine just modify the spelling. Make sure is first name is Jack.

Answer 16

I don't really like it. Jack is nice though. He might be embarassed about having a girly middle name.

Answer 17

Naw sounds a little girly

Answer 18

you may like it but think about what he is going to have to go through. he will be made fun of his whole life because you thought that leslie was a cute name.

Answer 19

I don't know about this. It sounds fine to me, but he might be made fun of in school. Children can be cruel and high school is just brutal.

Answer 20

Yes! Love it

Answer 21

I think Wesley sounds nicer for a boy. :-)

Answer 22

i dont like it- leslie just sounds too feminine.

Answer 23

its a great name i like it☺

Answer 24

Do you want the boy to be made fun of in school? Don't do that to your kid...

Answer 25

i love it because it's different...and i would only use it for a middle name so that sounds awesome!!

Answer 26

Lesley for boy but it is fine, if you are happy with the name you chose stick to it. Just not Apple please:))

Answer 27

I don't know about that one. It doesn't sound like it goes well.

Answer 28

I like it too. Congrats!!

Answer 29

Too feminine. Don't think the kid would be happy with it when he's older.

Answer 30

i still think its girly...

Answer 31

Please no